Speaker: His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiWhere: Dallas, May 29, 2011Essence: “When we see the enthusiasm of the disciples in their loving relationships with others, when we see how eager they are for kirtan, and when they speak their realizations, we know that they are making real progress in Krsna consciousness.”

Speaker:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiVerse:Srimad Bhagavatam – 11.5.18Where: Melbourne, Australia, Jan 13, 2009Essence: “The rebellious and obstinate living entity turns away from Krsna and wants to play in his own realm of sense gratification. But he is very nicely placed under the care of Maya-devi who ties him up with the three modes of material nature for his ultimate rectification.”

Speaker:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiVerse:Srimad Bhagavad Gita - 8.16Where: Soho Street, London, U.K, May 10, 2008Essence: “Maya-devi is an expert artist who has painted this material world full of illusion and deception. However, for a sincere devotee who attentively follows the instructions of the previous acaryas, she lifts this veil of illusion, so that he can make progress on the path of Krsna consciousness.”

Speaker:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiVerse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 10.73.10Where:Melbourne, Dec 19, 2007Essence: “Material opulence and power are some of the challenges Maya-devi places in front of practising devotees. We will discuss some tips on how to overcome pride as a result of possessing these assets.”

Artist:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiVerse: Srimad Bhagavatam – 3.30.4Where:Sydney, Dec 7, 2007Essence: “Srila Prabhupada says that chanting Hare Krishna means declaring war against Maya. In the war, one is trained to know the enemy. We need to know how to deal with Maya to be successful in Krsna Consciousness.”

Artist:His Holiness Indradyumna SwamiVerse: Srimad Bhagavad Gita - 9.6Where:Sydney, Dec 5, 2007Essence: “More important than knowing how the universe is created, it is important to know why it is created. Scientists are interested in knowing the how and the details. We are interested in knowing the why. We will tell them what it is all about – to bring us ultimately to the point of surrender to God.”